Domestic Violence Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Domestic Violence Advocate:

The Domestic Violence Advocate provides guidance, domestic violence education, safety planning, advocacy, case management, supportive counseling, phone consultation, resource linkage, and referral to victims & survivors of domestic violence.

• Provides direct service to program participants, including managing inquiry calls, completing phone screenings, completing intakes, developing and implementing the participants’ Case Plans for Success.
• Provides ongoing case management, advocacy, domestic violence education, and support services during client’s participation in program. Maintains active caseload of 15–20 clients.
• Completes client record documentation professionally and on-time using the Agency’s electronic medical record system.
• Participates in regular staff meetings, JFCS agency meetings as required, and community partner meetings as a representative of JFCS when appropriate, i.e. DV Collaborator’s Meeting.
• Represents JFCS and Shelter Without Walls in the community and helps build & maintain partnerships with community agencies.

Pay-Range: $19.00-$21.00/hour

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent combination in experience and/or education.
• Bilingual Spanish-English Required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with victims of domestic violence.
• Significant knowledge of, and interest in, domestic violence intervention with families and children.
• Ability to work independently on specific assignments.
• Ability to be flexible, as specific tasks will change.

Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Bilingual (Spanish-English) Salary Differential.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Generous paid time-off / sick time allocations
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
• Wellness Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.